ID S1117

Requires petitions for protection orders to be verified and based on a sworn affidavit, alleging specific facts that conduct occurred within the 90 days preceding the filing and is likely to occur in the future.

Allows evidence of conduct occurring prior to the 90-day period to be admissible to show that conduct within the 90-day period is part of a course or pattern of malicious harassment, stalking, or telephone harassment.

Mandates court hearings within 14 days of filing a verified petition, with a continuance granted if either party requests counsel and is unrepresented.

Requires protection orders to be entered into the Idaho Public Safety and Security Information System and establishes that orders are fully enforceable statewide.

Limits the duration of protection orders to one year maximum, with provisions allowing renewal, modification, or termination upon motion, good cause, notice to all parties, and a hearing or written stipulation.

Permits ex parte temporary protection orders effective for up to 14 days without prior notice to the respondent if the court finds present harm could result, with full hearings to be scheduled within 14 days.